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Library: English | Before You Buy a Home (2006)
Checklist of items for homebuyers who have already found a home they wish to buy. Topics include checking neighborhoods, verifying building permits, using a home inspector, and considering all costs of homeownership.
Category: Foreclosure Housing Buying a Home Home Financing Housing Insurance Mortgages on Jan 04, 2007
Library: English | Don’t Lose Your Home (2006): How to Avoid Home Equity Loan Fraud
A brochure that explains how a “home equity loan” allows you to borrow money against your home’s equity. However, your home secures the loan; if you are unable to make the home equity loan payments, you can lose your house. This fact sheet explains the need for caution when agreeing to such loans.
Category: Foreclosure Fraud/Scams Housing Home Financing Home Repair Mortgages on Oct 18, 2006
Library: English | Questions and Answers About Home Equity Loan Fraud: CBO leader's guide to accompany 'Don't Lose Your Home: How to Avoid Home Equity Loan Fraud' fact sheet
A manual for community and consumer advocates working to educate senior, low income and minority home owners about the dangers of home equity loan fraud. Topics covered include home improvements, hiring a contractor, warning signs of fraud and the possibility of losing your home through a home equity loan.
Category: Foreclosure Fraud/Scams Housing Home Financing Home Repair Mortgages on Oct 01, 2000
